Associations between increased serum leptin levels and the severity of obstructive sleep apnoea independent of obesity

J. C. M. Lam, M. K. Y. Wong, A. Y. K. Lai, P. Khong, B. Lam, K. S. L. Lam, M. S. M. Ip (Pokfulam, Hong Kong)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Systemic consequences of sleep-disordered breathing
Session: Systemic consequences of sleep-disordered breathing
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 2844
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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